Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Summary

Join Blackpoint Cyber's DoD SkillBridge program as a Jr. CTI Analyst and gain valuable cybersecurity experience during your final 180 days of military service. Learn core cyber threat intelligence principles and apply them in a real-world setting. Collaborate with the CTI team on threat analysis, reporting, and intelligence operations. This training-focused role provides hands-on experience in intelligence gathering, IOC enrichment, and threat actor profiling. You will work alongside SOC analysts to understand how intelligence impacts daily defensive operations. Upon completion, you will have a strong foundation for a cybersecurity career.

Requirements

• Active duty service member approved for participation in the DoD SkillBridge program
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts and terminology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a professional environment

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply core concepts of cyber threat intelligence, including the intelligence lifecycle, threat actor TTPs, and MITRE ATT&CK
• Assist in identifying, enriching, and contextualizing indicators of compromise (IOCs) using open-source tools and commercial platforms
• Shadow SOC analysts to understand alert triage workflows and how CTI can support SOC needs
• Support the creation of threat actor profiles, threat notices, and campaign briefs under guidance
• Facilitate information sharing and feedback between CTI and SOC teams to align intelligence outputs with operational requirements
• Participate in the development of actionable intelligence products for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Contribute to CTI team processes and help identify opportunities for integration and operational improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with threat intelligence concepts such as IOCs, TTPs, and threat actor groups
• Exposure to cybersecurity tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, or threat intelligence platforms)
• Interest in pursuing a career in cybersecurity or threat intelligence post-transition

Benefits

• Practical knowledge of CTI tradecraft and tools used in enterprise environments
• First-hand experience working with SOC teams and understanding operational cybersecurity workflows
• Mentorship from experienced CTI professionals
• A capstone project demonstrating applied threat intelligence skills
• A strong foundation for pursuing entry-level cybersecurity roles after military service
• Smooth transition from military to civilian cybersecurity roles
• Exposure to real-world threat intelligence operations
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in a supportive learning environment
• Competitive Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance plans
• A robust 401k plan
• Discretionary Time Off